Marcelino Feliciano, vocals/scattin'
Jim Yedloutschnig, trumpet
Phil Chester, saxes
Ben Williams, trombone
Martin Moretto, guitar
Dave Von Dollen, upright bass
Russ "Styles" DiBona, drums
Kevin Jones, congas
February 19, 2009
Bill Mobley, trumpet
Craig Yaremko, alto sax
Ben Williams, trombone
Martin Moretto, guitar
Dave Von Dollen, bass
Russ "Styles" DiBona, drums, cowbells, microphone
Wil Figueroa, congas
Jaime Sillart, bongos, bongo bell, claves
George Harvilla, misc. percussion
Nancy Yourke, vocals
February 12, 2009
Rob Henke, trumpet/flugelhorn
Phil Chester, alto sax
Matt Haviland, trombone
Martin Moretto, guitar
Dave Von Dollen, bass
Russ "Styles" DiBona, drums, cowbells, microphone
Wil Figueroa, congas
Jaime Sillart, bongos, bongo bell, claves
George Harvilla, misc. percussion
February 5, 2009
Nathan Ecklund, trumpet/flugelhorn
Phil Chester, alto sax
Ben Williams, trombone
Martin Moretto, guitar
Sam "Frisco" Ayala, bass
Russ "Styles" DiBona, drums, cowbells, microphone
Juan Pertuz, congas
Jaime Sillart, bongos, bongo bell, claves
George Harvilla, misc. percussion
January 29, 2009
Jim Yedloutschnig, trumpet/flugelhorn
Dan Perez, alto sax
Ben Williams, trombone
Bob DeVos, guitar
Dave Von Dollen, bass
Russ "Styles" DiBona, drums, cowbells, microphone
Juan Pertuz, congas
Jaime Sillart, bongos, bongo bell, claves
George Harvilla, misc. percussion
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Photos by Kenneth Black
Influences
Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, many many others...
Sounds Like
you tell us! Send us your comments and we'll post them up here --
"The band is sizzling and so is the food!" --Dorice S.
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"Great band!" -- Angela W.
"You guys are amazing" - Ed F.
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CHAPALA GRILL
52 S. Washington Steet
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Mexican Restaurant
rated 4.0 out of 5 STARS
RS – HAWORTH, NJ
07.15.2008
"Good, convenient, neighborhood [Chapala Grill, Bergenfield, NJ] Mexican restaurant. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, food is fresh and tasty and the margaritas are very good - order a half or full pitcher for a great value.
We ordered both the frozen and the regular and found the regular to be the best.
We went on a Thursday evening, when they have a very good latin jazz [band] and it made for a festive evening.We would definitely go again."
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"Hello [Cactus Salad]
I want to thank you for sending me your new CD. You should know that I receive a lot of music to listen too and I have to say that I really enjoyed your music, tune selection, and arrangements. The band personnel is superb too. This is a first class production all the way."
Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services
269 S Route 94 Warwick, NY 10990
T: 845-986-1677 / F: 845-986-1699
E-Mail: jazzpromo@earthlink.net
Web Site: www.jazzpromoservices.com
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If you like your music served sizzling H-O-T, savor the sweet sounds of this 9-piece Latin-Jazz band, serving spicy beats every Thursday night at the Chapala Grill Mexican restaurant.
Rhythm master Russ “Styles” DiBona has brought together a talented crew of musicians from all corners of the Latin-jazz world in Cactus Salad. Their freeform, funky style refreshes like a perfect margherita on a warm summer evening.
Blending the best of Latin-Jazz with their own new interpretations, their sound delivers, as their ever-growing numbers of fans will agree. Come check them out!
Where: The Chapala Grill
52 S. Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ
201.387.2107
When: Every Thursday night from 8:30-11:30 pm
All performances subject to change. Call ahead to confirm dates and times.
Having a Summer Party or Event?
Serve up some Cactus Salad!
Sample their sound right here,
then contact Russ DiBona for availability at styles@daddyoproductions.com
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Photos by Kenneth Black
and for your listening pleasure, check the Master Giovanni Hildago --
Cactus Salad at Blue Moon's 20-year Celebration -
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Cactus Salad is performing Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at:
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Cactus Salad is performing Monday and Wednesday July 21 and 23, 2008 at:
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CACTUS SALAD played in July/August/Sept 2008 for the Journal Square Entertainment Series to delighted crowds. Thanks Jersey City!!
Cactus Thank you for your kindness and friendship Please feel free to down load my first two songs. "Catch Up" and the "Selena Rose" songs. I opened them up no charge just click on download by the smaller picture of myself. Just a small token of my appreciation for you. Cactus I will let you know where I will be performing.
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
Enter the Hi Rollerz Records Contest to get a $20,000 record deal!
I know we will be groovin' it next weekend, but what is this weekend? Am I missing something? Oh, by the way, I dig the CD. The band has a nice relaxed groove, dig the singer but could have used more Bass in the mix. I guess I'm partial!
Cactus Salad would like to invite everyone for a great night out at Chapala Grill EVERY Thursday night starting at 8:30pm. Hope to see you there! thanks, Styles
